Anatomy 101 Upper Limb Muscles functions Flashcards
1
Q
biceps brachii action
A
flexes elbow
supinates forearm
2
Q
brachialis action
A
flexes elbow
3
Q
triceps brachii action
A
extends elbow
4
Q
pronator teres action
A
pronates forearm
5
Q
flexor carpi radialis action
A
flexes wrist
abducts hand
6
Q
palmaris longus action
A
flexes wrist
tenses dense connective tissues of palm
7
Q
flexor carpi ulnaris action
A
flexes wrist
adducts hand
8
Q
extensor capri radialis longus action
A
extends wrist
abducts hand
9
Q
extensor carpi radialis brevis action
A
extends wrist
abducts hand
10
Q
extensor digitorum action
A
extends wrist
extends fingers
11
Q
extensor digiti minimi action
A
extends pinky
12
Q
extensor carpi ulnaris action
A
extends wrist
adducts hand
13
Q
brachioradialis action
A
flexes elbow
